Lots and Land Prices in Ontario: Typical Ranges and What Drives Them

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Residents of Ontario usually pay between $1,345 and $4,169 per job for land, and a typical job sits close to $2,368.

Costs differ from one Ontario metro to the next, largely because travel distance and local demand change. The city list below shows the spread.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$1,345
Typical~$2,368
High~$4,169

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Baseline transaction cost~$1,345~$2,757~$4,169
Below-median price scenario~$1,103~$2,490~$3,877
Above-median price scenario~$1,506~$3,630~$5,753
Lender and government fees~$161~$644~$1,126
Competitive or fast-moving market~$1,641~$3,989~$6,337

All figures per job.

What Lots and Land typically costs

Lots and Land does not carry one published price. Across Ontario, most jobs fall between $1,345 and $4,169 per job, and the number in between, about $2,368, is the fairest single figure to plan around.

How land pricing varies around Ontario

Because Ontario draws on a regional pool of providers, land rates here sit somewhere between the local minimum and the regional norm. It pays to check both.

Who sets land prices

land prices are set by the providers who do the work, not by a regulator or a single market rate. Their costs, capacity and risk assessment decide the figure you see.

What moves the price of land

Labour, materials and timing explain most of the gap between two quotes for land. Access and preparation often matter as much as the headline task, so a job that needs extra setup or a second visit costs more even when the base price looks identical.

Timing your land

For land, same-day and after-hours call-outs sit at the top of the range. A standard appointment booked in advance gives you the best chance of the typical figure.

How to compare quotes for land

When you compare quotes for land, line up the scope, the materials and the timeline rather than just the totals. Ask each provider what would make the price rise after the quote is accepted.

Frequently asked questions

How much does land cost?
Most land falls between $1,345 and $4,169, with a typical figure near $2,368 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. For Ontario, ask a provider to put that in writing with the quote.
What affects the price of land?
No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. Providers serving Ontario can tell you how it affects a typical job.
Is Lots and Land cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. Where you are in Ontario can change the detail, so compare nearby quotes.
How many quotes should I get for land?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. The specifics vary across Ontario, so confirm them with the provider you hire.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.